noun
das Fensterbrett, -er
windowsill
The German word "Fensterbrett" is a compound noun made up of:
- Fenster: meaning "window"
- Brett: meaning "board" or "plank"
Fensterbrett refers to a windowsill or window ledge, the horizontal surface at the bottom of a window frame.
Similar words include:
- Fensterbank: also means "windowsill," often used interchangeably.
- Fensterlade: less common, refers to the shutters, not the sill.
Difference:
"Fensterbrett" and "Fensterbank" both mean windowsill, but "Fensterbank" is more common in everyday use, while "Fensterbrett" can sound a bit more rustic or old-fashioned.
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Examples
Die Katze sitzt auf dem Fensterbrett.noun
The cat is sitting on the windowsill.
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